When Christine Irvine transferred to Loyola University, a Jesuit university in Chicago, she quickly became "enamored" with it — so much so that she hoped to hold her upcoming wedding ceremony on one of the school's numerous "lakefront" venues.

The only problem? Irvine is marrying a woman.

According to a Change.org petition, Loyola University allegedly rejected her request due to a "policy" that they do not allow same-sex ceremonies on campus.

"Because of our sexual orientation, because we are gay, we are banned from celebrating one of the most meaningful days of our lives on Loyola's campus," Irvine, a transfer student, wrote. "Loyola claims to embrace social justice and attempts to be a home for all our students.'"

More than 2,700 people had signed Irvine's petition by the time of publication.

Commenters wrote that they were "shocked" and "appalled" by the Jesuit university's actions.

"As followers of the Jesuit tradition, is it our duty to be welcoming and accepting to all people," wrote Kyle McCloskey of Chicago. "We (need) a beacon of hope for all who believe in equality in this world. End the discrimination now."

University spokeswoman Maeve Kiley says Irvine's request was rejected based on the school's "guideline that it "only hosts marriage ceremonies on our campuses that are legally recognized by the State."

The school does not currently have an official policy.

Same-sex marriage is not recognized in the state of Illinois, though Gov. Pat Quinn says he will vote it into law by the end of the month. The law would go into effect in June of next year.

Anticipating these legal changes, Loyola administrators are currently drafting and assessing an official policy on the matter, Kiley told USA TODAY.

Kiley notes that social events, such as a wedding reception, could be freely hosted in rented university facilities.

Irvine did not respond to a request for comment sent to her Change.org profile.